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Connecticut woman killed by rare tick-borne virus that caused chills, chest pain, and disorientation
A woman died weeks after being hospitalized with fever, headaches, and altered mental status. She l…
Andrea Michelson
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What to know about Powassan virus, a tick-borne disease that can cause fatal brain infection
About one in every 10 cases of severe disease caused by Powassan virus is deadly, and half of those…
Andrea Michelson
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Maine resident killed by a tick virus that caused rare neurological symptoms
"Ticks are active and looking for a host to bite right now," Nirav D. Shah, director of the Maine C…
Andrea Michelson
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A 3-year-old who caught a rare tick-borne virus in his family's yard was hospitalized for 12 days, and it left part of his body weak
The Powassan virus infected Jonny Simoson's brain. After hospital treatment, his parents retaught h…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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The Asian longhorned tick spreading across the US can clone itself thousands of times and even kill cattle
Asian longhorned ticks are an invasive species spreading in the US. They transmit disease in animal…
Jenny McGrath
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Tick-borne diseases are back. Here's the best way to check for tick bites this summer.
Tick bites can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, babesiosis, and Powassan virus — but you can sto…
Andrea Michelson
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Why you should never remove a tick with your fingers, according to a nurse
Her advice comes amid what could be the worst tick season on record in the US.
Kim Schewitz
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Artificial intelligence has helped in developing a drug that can cure COVID-19 patients
The preclinical stage is an important part of drug development and is the stage just before huma…
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5 tick-borne diseases to watch out for this season, and how to avoid them
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the US, but depending on your region, you may…
Andrea Michelson
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A little-known tick-borne infection could have permanent or fatal consequences
Doctors have now detected Powassan in New England, New York, Wisconsin, and Minnesota - though only…
Kevin Loria
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A step-by-step guide to avoiding ticks, mosquitoes, and other pests this summer
Mosquitoes can spread malaria, Zika, dengue, chikungunya, West Nile, and other illnesses. Ticks can…
Kevin Loria
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A single tick bite could put you at risk for at least 6 different diseases
6. Powassan virus has been around for a while but has received more attention recently, especially …
Kevin Loria
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A 'hidden epidemic' in the US has ballooned into a public health fiasco - and no solutions are in sight
The CDC would not comment on the PLOS ONE study or its results, telling Business Insider it has a p…